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Bring local performers to festival

Dear Editor,The Flowertown Festival is just around the corner and by now we know not to expect many 'flowers' to be in bloom in the next few weeks.However, I do wish the festival organizers would "make this up to us," by bringing back local entertain ... full story

Give us books, crafts

Dear Editor, I read Jenny Peterson's article on the retail study conducted by Arnett, Muldrow and Associates with much interest. I was surprised to see that the firm recommended that the county seek more retail outlets for furniture, sporting g ... full story

Support Summerville’s orchestra

Dear Editor, ?Congratulations to the Summerville Community Orchestra and Alex Agrest, conductor, for being named “2009 Most Popular Music Maker” by The Summerville Journal Scene. Having lived in Summerville since the early 1970s and having watched it ... full story

Spirit of Hope

Dear Editor:Winston Churchill once said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”The five of us, as grandparents/parents of a child with cancer, and as families of Courageous Kidz, united ... full story

Golf cart safety

Dear Editor,I am tired of seeing children who are not licensed drivers driving golfcarts on our neighborhood streets. I have seen 10 year olds driving evenyounger children on these golf carts. This is very unsafe. Please educateour ... full story

Thanks given

Dear Editor,My name is Paul S. Denning and I am a home delivery contractor and I am writing you this to tell you the story of the fallen tree that occurred on Jan. 31.I was on my way to begin my route as I do every day traveling down Main Street thro ... full story

Thanks to all who helped

Dear EditorFirst of all, I’m really excited about my opportunity to play football for the University of Kentucky. I have dreamed of this day and I feel very fortunate to be able to go on to the next level.I would like to thank all of the teachers, co ... full story

Voter ID a barrier

Dear Editor,The League of Women Voters of South Carolina wants to express our strong opposition to the Senate amended version of House Bill 3418. This bill requires voters to obtain and show a photo ID before exercising their right to vote. Unnecessa ... full story

Embarrassing leadership

Dear Editor,Once again South Carolina makes the national news shows. This time our star is Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer, for his comments relative to the recipients of public aid. His comments are not worth repeating.I have lived in South Carolina ... full story

Volunteers essential hospital personnel

To Editor:I was reading with interest the article that Jim Tatum wrote, “A few minutes with Louis Caputo” the CEO of Summerville Medical Center.His vision and goals for the coming years. The longevity of many of his employees and their pride in what ... full story

Cut mailing expense

Dear Editor,Budget cuts are all we seem to be hearing about in the news in regards to education. Dorchester School District 2 recently had a furlough day for the teachers, with more to come for the administrators as a way to save money. There are rum ... full story

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